Clayton County Energy District

The nonprofit Clayton County Energy District (CCED) strengthens our community by leading, implementing, and accelerating the INCLUSIVE & LOCAL  transition to clean energy use.

By putting boots on the ground in Clayton County:

We positively affect the local economy by reducing energy costs.

We slow climate change by promoting wise energy use.

We include everyone.

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CCED News

Clayton County Go Solar Learning Day & Solar Crawl

Check out the Clayton County Go Solar Learning Day & Solar Crawl — completely free! Friday, June 21st 11:00 a.m. […]

Delaware County Energy District’s First Clean Energy Breakfast

The Delaware County Energy District is hosting their very first Clean Energy breakfast! See details below:

Enjoy Live Music and Some Drinks for a Great Cause on Thursday, June 6th!

The Clayton County Energy District invites you to Rhythm & Brews — a benefit concert for the Green Iowa AmeriCorps […]

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June Energy Breakfast: SolSmart Cities in Clayton County

The Clayton County Energy District will hold it’s quarterly “around the county” Clean Energy Breakfast on Friday, June 14th at […]

More for our Missions – Solar Financing Options for Local Government  Lunch & Learn Online Meeting

Solar Financing Options for Local Government – Online Lunch & Learn A convenient way for local government officials to learn […]

Save Green While Going Green – North Iowa Times

April 2019 North Iowa Times Home and Garden edition Thanks Audrey Posten for writing this important story about Clayton County […]

Energy Districts are at the
INTERSECTION OF
CLEAN ENERGY PROSPERITY & CLIMATE STEWARDSHIP

Our “boots on the ground” implementation, community engagement, educational outreach, and advocacy strengthen our local economy and the health of our community.

In 2024 we have:

  • Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
  • Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
  • Facilitated a $187K State Energy Office grant for the Guttenberg Flood Pump House project.
  • Launched energy coaching "Train the Trainer" session during future Volga Library walk through.
  • Delivered Smart Outlet Checkout program to all county libraries & provided clean energy education to younger patrons.
  • Promoted EV infrastructure and fast charging opportunities at Brown’s Elkader.
  • Partnered with Clayton County Conservation to coordinate CCED efforts at the Osborne Nature Center, including a Clean Energy Transition event for Earth Day.
  • Assisted Monona, Garber, Luana, Marquette, Garnavillo, and Volga in filing resolutions with the Iowa Utilities Commission opposing Alliant Energy’s massive rate hike.
  • Invited local HVAC contractors and electricians to a heat pump training workshop.
  • Co-hosted a Clean Energy Forum in Postville on how Energy Districts are strengthening communities.
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